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Fun to see the Clematis and Elderberry along the way.
LEFT PHOTOS: Western clematis, also known as virgins bower, white clematis or, if you prefer, Clematis ligusticifolia, is a semiwoody, herbaceous vine found in western North America.The natural range for this species includes all of the states west of the Continental Divide, and extends as far east as Oklahoma, Nebraska and the Dakotas. Western clematis typically is found in riparian and riverine habitats, preferring deep, moist, loamy soils, generally in shady environments.
The structural form of the clematis vines entwined in branches of riparian shrubs and deciduous trees provide security for nesting birds and undoubtedly hosts numerous insects. However, clematis is not known to be a major food source for wildlife species and is generally avoided by livestock Member of buttercup family. As with other members of the Ranunculaceae Family, clematis is considered poisonous by some sources. What it looks like before going to seed head https://www.wildutah.us/html/plants_sce ... talis.html
RIGHT PHOTOS: One of the most abundant berry-producing shrubs in Utah’s moist mountain canyons is elderberry, the most common species of which is Sambucus glauca, the blue elderberry. Its multiple tall, thick stems and large compound leaves are unmistakable.
Elk and deer enjoy browsing the stems of elderberry, but its primary value to wildlife comes from its berries. Wildlife aren’t the only animals that enjoy eating elderberries- humans have harvested them for centuries. In the middle Ages, elderberry was a holy tree, and cutting or burning the wood was thought to bring bad luck. Native Americans have made great use of elderberries as a food source, usually preserving them by drying. Elderberry wood was often used in basketry, as arrow stems, and for making flutes. Today, people harvest elderberries for a variety of uses, including jams, syrups, pies, and wine.
LEFT PHOTOS: Western clematis, also known as virgins bower, white clematis or, if you prefer, Clematis ligusticifolia, is a semiwoody, herbaceous vine found in western North America.The natural range for this species includes all of the states west of the Continental Divide, and extends as far east as Oklahoma, Nebraska and the Dakotas. Western clematis typically is found in riparian and riverine habitats, preferring deep, moist, loamy soils, generally in shady environments.
The structural form of the clematis vines entwined in branches of riparian shrubs and deciduous trees provide security for nesting birds and undoubtedly hosts numerous insects. However, clematis is not known to be a major food source for wildlife species and is generally avoided by livestock Member of buttercup family. As with other members of the Ranunculaceae Family, clematis is considered poisonous by some sources. What it looks like before going to seed head https://www.wildutah.us/html/plants_sce ... talis.html
RIGHT PHOTOS: One of the most abundant berry-producing shrubs in Utah’s moist mountain canyons is elderberry, the most common species of which is Sambucus glauca, the blue elderberry. Its multiple tall, thick stems and large compound leaves are unmistakable.
Elk and deer enjoy browsing the stems of elderberry, but its primary value to wildlife comes from its berries. Wildlife aren’t the only animals that enjoy eating elderberries- humans have harvested them for centuries. In the middle Ages, elderberry was a holy tree, and cutting or burning the wood was thought to bring bad luck. Native Americans have made great use of elderberries as a food source, usually preserving them by drying. Elderberry wood was often used in basketry, as arrow stems, and for making flutes. Today, people harvest elderberries for a variety of uses, including jams, syrups, pies, and wine.
Sep 27 2022